Computerized Hand-Held Instructional Prototype (CHIP)

This report describes the development and evaluation of the Computerized Hand-held Instructional Prototype CHIP. CHIP is a self-contained and fully portable, battery operated training device small and light enough to be hand-held during operation. The report describes the CHIP and its software, and summarizes five applications in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. CHIP produces the best results when used as a voluntary trainer to supplement lectures and practical exercises outside the classroom. Recommendations for the use of CHIP in schoolhouse exercises and in the field are included. Keywords Computer games, Computer assisted instruction.